New Orleans receptions are typically not seated dinners, but consist of heavy passed items at the start of the reception, open action stations and buffets, with emphasis on lots of food options, lots of beverages, and a highly dynamic and social atmosphere that allows guests to move freely about the reception space. So, essentially there will be no assigned seating and dinning will be available throughout the reception with hot stations and passed hour de'vours.

Stemming from Eastern European roots and still a popular tradition in the Pittsburgh area (where Julia's parents and a majority of the family was raised) this tradition has wedding guests offering money (usually a few dollars) for a chance to dance with the bride. During this time, shots are offered to those who pay the toll and wedding guest dance in a circle around the bride. Bring You $1's. When you hear the Polka music start you know it is coming.